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Memory care in Rutherford offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Rutherford is about $7,587 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 63 communities, read 947 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother-in-law is in her late 90’s and has been a resident for two years. She was a charter member when the community opened. The interior and exterior facilities are not only beautiful, but also kept...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to the place that makes you feel at Home. Whether through our short-stay rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care services, or nursing home, Actors Fund Home offers top notch, compassionate care and the opportunity to age in place. Our campus features a newly constructed memory care...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
If you are looking for a safe, caring place for yourself or for a loved one, you'll find the very best at Isabella. Since its inspired beginning in 1875, Isabella, a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, has pioneered in the care of the elderly of New York. Over the years, Isabella Home grew...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Rutherford, NJ

The average cost of senior living in Rutherford is $7,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West New York, NJ with an average of $7,188 per month.

Memory care costs in Rutherford, NJ, vs. nearby cities

Rutherford, NJ
$7,587/mo

Memory care costs in Rutherford, NJ, vs. state and national averages

Rutherford, NJ
$7,587/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Rutherford, NJ, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,587/mo

Memory care costs in Rutherford, NJ, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$7,644/mo
Studio
$9,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,631/mo
2 Bedroom
$13,410/mo

Senior living costs in Rutherford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rutherford, NJ
Column state: New Jersey
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRutherford, NJNew JerseyU.S.
Memory Care$7,587/mo$7,351/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$7,534/mo$7,287/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$6,826/mo$6,327/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Rutherford, NJ:$7,587/mo
New Jersey:$7,351/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Rutherford, NJ:$7,534/mo
New Jersey:$7,287/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Rutherford, NJ:$6,826/mo
New Jersey:$6,327/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Rutherford, NJ, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Rutherford and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Rutherford, NJ

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rutherford have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rutherford, NJ$10,689/mo$9,735/mo+9.8%
New Jersey$8,848/mo$8,228/mo+7.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Rutherford, NJ
2024 average cost:$10,689/mo
2023 average cost:$9,735/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
New Jersey
2024 average cost:$8,848/mo
2023 average cost:$8,228/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Rutherford

Recent reviews for memory care in Rutherford

Sunrise of Franklin Lakes

4.8
The people caring for my grandma are really nice and show concern for her. We are so glad that we chose this place for her. We are happy with the activities they provide but we wish they had more during the week.

Sunrise of Cresskill

4.5
We fell in love with Sunrise as soon as we walked into the place. Every area is beautifully and warmly decorated. The staff is very pleasant and easy to talk to. The residents all say "hello" with a smile on their face. When you walk through the rooms and are always greeted with smiling seniors, ...
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Brighton Gardens of Saddle River

4.3
Staff is really nice. Feels like a homey place. I toured a lot of places and Brighton Gardens is the best place for us. The fireplace in the lobby is very inviting. The food is really good. The new chef is really good, food is important. The studio is cozy. Very convenient to get to, right off ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and caring staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness and caring nature of the staff across various communities. At Green Hill Retirement Community, the staff went above and beyond to help during holiday periods or when illness affected a particular house. Families at Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care C ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities offer a diverse range of activities to engage residents, from movie nights and museum outings to gardening classes and trivia nights. Residents and families at Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community appreciate the wide variety of offerings that help keep residents active ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for many families considering senior living communities. Residents and families at Brookdale Wayne AL/MC and Coterie Hudson Yards comment on the immaculate floors, renovated patios, and well-maintained common areas, ensuring a comfortable and plea ...
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Dedicated staff with long-term employment. Long-term employment is a common theme among staff members at senior living communities. Families at Van Dyk Park Place share their appreciation for the staff's commitment to their loved ones, with many having worked at the community for several years.
Personalized care for individual needs. Reviews highlight the importance of individualized care for residents' unique needs. At Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community, caregivers accommodated residents' preferences and dietary restrictions in meals, ensuring that they looked forward to mealtimes every day.
Clear and frequent communication with families. Frequent and clear communication between families and staff is essential for peace of mind. Families at Arden Courts West Orange, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Wayne, A Memory Care Community share their appreciation for the updates they receive, allowing them to feel involved in t ...
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Rutherford review score based on 207 family reviews

8.9
Review score56 facilities207 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 207 reviews of 56 Rutherford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rutherford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Rutherford review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Rutherford, NJ56 facilities
8.9
East Rutherford, NJ59 facilities
8.8
Wallington, NJ70 facilities

Review subcategories for Rutherford memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 207 reviews of 56 Rutherford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rutherford resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Rutherford, NJ averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Rutherford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rutherford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rutherford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Rutherford memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Rutherford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.6%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rutherford memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Rutherford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rutherford memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rutherford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rutherford, NJNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.8%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
26.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rutherford memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rutherford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rutherford, NJNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rutherford memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Rutherford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rutherford, NJNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Rutherford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about New Jersey memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Rutherford protect seniors.
Learn about New Jersey memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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